Authorities are investigating a case involving a group of students who allegedly bullied a peer online
8 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 09:17Police have launched an investigation into a cyberbullying case involving school students from an island within the Central Police Division. As incidents of bullying continue to rise across the Maldives, the government is currently drafting a dedicated "Anti-Bullying" law to curb the issue. This proposed legislation aims to criminalize bullying and establish specific legal penalties for those found guilty of such conduct.
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Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway into a case involving a group of students who cyberbullied another student.
In a message shared with the media, the police confirmed they are collaborating with relevant authorities to investigate an alleged cyberbullying case involving students at a school within the Central Police Division. The investigation follows reports that a group of students targeted another student through online platforms.
Police have not provided further details regarding the matter.
As bullying cases in the Maldives rise to alarming levels, there has been a recent surge in the circulation of photos, posts, and derogatory content on social media. In response to this trend, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a decision to draft an Anti-Bullying Act to criminalize such behavior and curb its prevalence.
The President stated that the Attorney General’s Office is currently drafting an anti-bullying law as part of the government's broader efforts to establish robust legal measures against bullying. The President further noted that the legislation is being developed in consultation with stakeholders and experts working in the field of anti-bullying.
This legislation will define the specific acts that constitute bullying, while outlining the measures and penalties to be imposed on offenders. Furthermore, the law aims to establish the responsibilities of various stakeholders in preventing such behavior across different environments. It also mandates the necessary actions to be taken by educational institutions and other organizations to raise awareness and curb bullying.
Furthermore, the government stated that the legislation will include detailed provisions to prevent online bullying and establish specific policies to address bullying within schools, workplaces, and the wider community.
